8 days Classic Vintage safari
8 days—The safari follows classic route to Kenya's finest game reserves.Combination of first class accomodation in lodges brings you close to Kenya diversity
$1758-2112 USD
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Safari summary
Overview
The safari visits five of the beautiful parks in Kenya. Lake Nakuru has best been known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores and also rich wildlife including Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos. Mt Kenya national park where Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. Sweet Waters Chimpanzee Sanctuary/Olpejeta conservancy the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees,
The Masai Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and less commonly the Rhino, and Lake Naivasha
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Night game drives
Itinerary
Day 1
Mount Kenya
DAY 1: NAIROBI –MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK On Arrival at JKIA international airport, you will be met by our representative and briefed on your safari. Depart for Mt Kenya National park where Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. Arrival in time for lunch at Serena Mountain Lodge. The scenery surrounding this designated World Heritage Site is breath-taking. It is pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs and a selection of rare and endangered species of animals, high altitude adapted plains game and unique montane and alpine vegetation. wildlife to be seen Includes elephants, tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, suni, black fronted duiker, mole rat, bushbucks, water buck and Elands. Animals rarely seen include leopard, bongo, giant forest hog. Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain lodge.
Day 2
DAY 2: MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK-OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY/SWEET WATERS SANCTUARY Have breakfast at the lodge, after depart for Olpejeta Conservancy which safeguards some of the most vulnerable wildlife in the world, and advocating for change. Arrival in time for lunch at Sweat Waters Serena Camp. Ol Pejeta is home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos, and a sanctuary for over 110 critically endangered black rhinos. you stand the chance of spotting some of Kenya’s more unusual critters. Aardvark, zorillas, bat-eared foxes, leopard, and lion hunts are just some of sights included. Dinner and overnight at Sweet Waters Serena Camp.
Day 3
Lake Nakuru | Nairobi
DAY 3: SWEET WATERS SANCTUARY-LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Have breakfast at the luxury camp. Depart and drive via Nairobi towards the Great Rift Valley viewing scenery en route arriving to the pink lake often referred so due to its great masses of flamingos. Check in at the Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge, after lunch proceed for a game drive in the park with numerous animals. During the game drive you will see the huge numbers of flamingos which are concentrated along the lake shore. In addition to the bird life for which Lake Nakuru is so well known there are many different wildlife species in the park including lion, leopard, Black rhino, White rhino, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, zebra, impala and waterbuck. Dinner and overnight at the Lake Nakuru lodge.
Day 4
DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK-LAKE NAIVASHA Have breakfast at the lodge. Depart and drive towards Lake Naivasha. Arrival in time for lunch and check in at lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. In the afternoon you have an option to enjoy a boat ride to see the Hippos in this fresh water lake and visit the Crescent Island. This sanctuary hosts Herbivores like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe and Hippo. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Day 5
Masai Mara | Serengeti
DAY 5 FEBRUARY: LAKE NAIVASHA –MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Have an early breakfast. Depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve, which is on the south along the floor of the great rift valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway's country ''Serengeti plains''. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 6
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Day 7
Masai Mara
DAY 7 FEBRUARY These days will be spent exploring the park. Some of the times can be spent relaxing at the lodge. The days will be spent at this famous reserve searching for wild game with an option to enjoy a balloon safari. You can carry picnic lunch or have lunch at the lodge. Visit to Masai villages is also an option The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Masai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Masai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park - Morans. Return to the lodge in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 8
Nairobi
DAY 8: MASAI MARA-NAIROBI Have breakfast at the lodge. Depart for Nairobi with game drive enroute. A stop is provided at Narok Town the Masai city where you can buy handicrafts and souvenirs. On arrival transfer to the airport for your international final departure. .…. End of SafarI The above rates include: Accommodation on full board basis at the lodge during safari Transport in a private safari van with pop up roof with easy game viewing and photography Services of a professional English speaking driver guide Park entry fees Game drives Pick up and drop off at the airport Mineral drinking water while on safari Boat ride at lake Naivasha Entry fees to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary All government imposed taxes and service charge Not included in the cost: Personal expenses Drinks Tips Visit to Masai Village Balloon Safari Travel Insurance Lunch on the last day
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